Mental health and wellbeing at 抖阴app官网
We are working to create a supportive and inclusive University culture to promote better mental health and wellbeing.
We encourage all of our students and staff to engage in positive behaviours. Enhance your wellbeing and success by engaging and connecting with activities, services and the built and natural surrounds of the University and broader community.
Help and support services are available as needed. Browse below to find support services for students and staff provided by 抖阴app官网 and beyond.
Do you need urgent help?
If you are in crisis, feeling suicidal or helping someone in crisis, please seek help immediately:
Mental Health Champions Network
Students and staff can ask a Mental Health Champion about support services and events. Staff can volunteer to become a Mental Health Champion.
Support for 抖阴app官网 students and staff
Find resources, activities and services to enhance your mental health and wellbeing, or support for yourself or someone else who needs help
Wellbeing
Student Services offers a range of mindfulness programs, events and resources聽so you can reduce stress, think more positively and improve your wellbeing.
Counselling
抖阴app官网 students can contact the Counselling and Crisis line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One-on-one counselling and group appointments are also available.
Make an appointment or learn more about counselling services
Wellbeing workshops
Come along to workshops run by Student Services and learn how to better manage stress, grow your personal resilience and better deal with life鈥檚 challenges.
抖阴app官网 Psychology Clinic
The 抖阴app官网 Psychology Clinic provides caring and supportive psychological therapy services to individuals, couples and families. Discounts are available for full-time students.
Sexual assault and misconduct
Support is available if you鈥檝e experienced sexual assault or misconduct. We can arrange counselling and talk you through the reporting process.
Suicide prevention
If you or someone you know may be feeling suicidal, there are some steps you can follow to manage these feelings and get support.
Looking after your Mental Health
We understand that the COVID-19 outbreak may impact the health and wellbeing of the University community, so we have gathered some helpful information and guidance.
Personal health and wellbeing
抖阴app官网 staff can access a range of health聽services both at work and beyond. Monthly events and initiatives are also on offer.
Wellness events
Keep on top of your mental and physical health by attending a range of wellness events and activities throughout the year.
Mental health support
If you鈥檙e going through a difficult time, help is available. 抖阴app官网 offers support to help you manage mental health issues, financial problems and other challenges.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program offers free counselling sessions and a range of online resources to support your health and wellbeing. The program is available 24/7, 365 days per year.
How to help a co-worker
If a colleague is going through a difficult time and you鈥檙e not sure what to do, this guide to mental health first aid can help you plan an appropriate support strategy.
抖阴app官网 Psychology Clinic
The 抖阴app官网 Psychology Clinic provides caring and supportive psychological therapy services to individuals, couples and families. Appointments are charged at highly affordable rates.
Sexual assault and misconduct
Support is available if you鈥檝e experienced sexual assault or misconduct. We can arrange counselling and talk you through the reporting process.
Suicide prevention
If you or someone you know may be feeling suicidal, there are some steps you can follow to manage these feelings and get support.
How to help a student
Read more about how to support a student who is experiencing a panic attack.
Supporting Students' Mental Health and Wellbeing
Complete the new online module designed by Student Services to build staff awareness of how to best support students' mental health and wellbeing while studying at University.
Support available outside of 抖阴app官网
There are also a range of independent mental health services, activities and resources available outside of 抖阴app官网. The following organisations provide helpful information on looking after your mental health:
Acknowledgement of Country
抖阴app官网 acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which 抖阴app官网 operates.
We pay our respects to their Ancestors and descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.